Civilian Payroll Specialist

US Department of War Education Activity; Sembach; Vor Ort; EUR 54.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The US Department of War Education Activity in Sembach, Germany, is seeking a payroll and timekeeping specialist. This role involves researching discrepancies in master employee records, processing payroll transactions, and supporting timekeeping operations.

Applicants must meet GS-09/GS-11 specialized experience requirements and be eligible under DoW personnel programs. Knowledge of payroll systems and training on timekeeping is required; incumbents may train others and handle complex pay

Qualifikationen

• One year of specialized experience in payroll, timekeeping, or pay administration.
• Experience researching discrepancies in master employee records.
• Ability to provide training on payroll/timekeeping systems.
• Knowledge of federal personnel rules preferred.

Aufgaben

• Research discrepancies in master employee records and resolve back pay issues.
• Process payroll transactions and ensure timely reporting.
• Assist with timekeeping transactions and user support.
• Provide training on timekeeping systems to staff.

Kenntnisse

Payroll system knowledge

Timekeeping

Discrepancy research

Record reconciliation

Tools

Payroll systems

Timekeeping software

Jobbeschreibung

About the Position:

This position is located in Sembach, Germany.

Federal employees in Sembach, Germany are currently entitled to receive a 42% (percentage is subject to change) Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This rate is subject to change

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Maximum Use of Flexibilies
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade Preference Eligible

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

GS-09 Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes experience such as researching discrepancies in master employee records, resolving back pay issues, and assisting with time and attendance transactions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

GS-09 Time in Grade Requirement:

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

GS-11 Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes experience such as managing payroll and time keeping systems, processing payroll transactions, resolving critical pay discrepancies, and providing training on time keeping systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

GS-11 Time in Grade Requirement:

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).